Charities
CREW San Antonio is involved with the following:
Girls Incorporated
Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization
dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With
roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc has provided vital educational programs
to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk,
underserved areas. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle
societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to
lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.
History
The Girls Inc movement started in New England during the
Industrial Revolution as a response to the needs of a new working class:
young women who had migrated from rural communities in search of newly
available job opportunities in textile mills and factories.
Programs
Girls Inc develops research-based informal education programs
that encourage girls to take risks and master physical, intellectual and
emotional challenges. Major programs address math and science
education, pregnancy and drug abuse prevention, media literacy, economic
literacy, adolescent health, violence prevention, and sports
participation.
Funding
Girls Inc. is a nonprofit organization that receives 77
percent of its revenue from public support-corporations, foundations,
government grants, and individuals. The remainder comes from affiliate
dues, fees, interest and dividends. More than three-quarters of the
organization's functional expenses go directly to support program
services for girls.
www.girlsinc.com
Membership Director
membership@crew-sanantonio.org
or call her at (210) 381-8248